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National Geographic Highlights Five Outdoor Spots in El Salvador

The 5 Most Visited Recreational Parks in El Salvador in 2024: Nature, Adventure, and Fun


If you’re looking for something to do in El Salvador, check out the 14 recreational parks managed by the Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU). These parks offer visitors a mix of nature, adventure, and relaxation. To help you narrow down the … Read more

Volcanoes in El Salvador

Exploring Volcanoes in El Salvador: A Journey Through the Land of Volcanoes


El Salvador is often called the “Land of Volcanoes” for good reason. Within this small territory, there are over 150 volcanoes, part of the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire. The volcanoes in El Salvador range from towering stratovolcanoes, such as … Read more

President Nayib Bukele

Between Democracy and Authoritarianism in El Salvador: The Political Landscape Going Into the 2024 Elections


It is December, and Salvadorans are preparing to celebrate one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Christmas. Usually, during these celebrations, most Salvadorans worry about what to do for the holidays and if they have enough money to survive the month. However, this year, there is an added element that most Salvadorans must contemplate going into 2024: the upcoming… Read more

Best places to liv in El Salvador

10 Best places to live in El Salvador. Where to live in El Salvador?


The best places to live in El Salvador are San Salvador, La Libertad, Santa Ana, Santa Tecla, Antiguo Cuscatlan, Suchitoto, Juayua, El Tunco, Ahuachapan, and Chalatenango. El Salvador has excellent living options. If you want urban city living, look at … Read more

MS13, MS-13 or Mara Salvatrucha gang profile

The Menace of Extortion in El Salvador. Breaking the Chains of Shakedowns


Over the last 25 years, extortion in El Salvador has been a formidable and pervasive problem that has cast a shadow of fear and instability over many Salvadorans and businesses. The extortion problem executed by these criminal groups has had … Read more

All Souls day El Salvador

The ‘Day of the Dead’ sparks painful memories of violence in El Salvador


El Salvador is full of marvelous customs and traditions. Yet, there is one Salvadoran celebration that not many look forward to, me included: The “Day of the Dead” or All Souls Day, when like in many other countries with Christian backgrounds, families visit graveyards to commemorate their deceased loved ones. … Read more

Salvadoran Culture

Salvadoran Chicha or Chaparro Liquor: The Drink of Salvadoran Ancestors


Salvadoran Chicha is a traditional fermented alcoholic beverage made primarily from corn. It has been a part of Salvadoran culture for centuries and is drunk at festivals, social gatherings, and family celebrations. The traditional Chicha from El Salvador is prepared … Read more